ISLAMISM AND THE RECOLONIZATION OF ALGERIA

The Islamist movement in Algeria can be considered to be a return to a colonized state through a reformation of the country's sociopolitical development. Islamism is forcing Algerians to embrace a new belief system which is based on a new counter-culture that has no respect for human life. This...

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Published in:Arab studies quarterly 1998-03, Vol.20 (2), p.43-58
Main Author: Lazreg, Marnia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African culture
Algeria
Colonialism
Culture
Democracy
Gender roles
Ideology
Islam
Middle Eastern studies
Muslims
Political aspects
Political discourse
Political identity
Religious aspects
Social movements
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Summary:The Islamist movement in Algeria can be considered to be a return to a colonized state through a reformation of the country's sociopolitical development. Islamism is forcing Algerians to embrace a new belief system which is based on a new counter-culture that has no respect for human life. This is exemplified by the Armed Islamic Group's attacks on civilians just to point out that the government is unable to provide protection for its people.
ISSN:0271-3519
2043-6920